Jan 11, 2023; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Dariq Whitehead(0) reacts after hitting a three-pointer during the first half against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Jon Scheyer shared good news about Dariq Whitehead’s injury outlook for the rest of the season on Thursday afternoon.
Whitehead appeared to suffer a serious injury in Duke’s lost to Virginia Tech earlier this week. However, Whitehead is expected to play again for the Blue Devils this season, Scheyer said.
He will miss Duke’s next game against Georgia Tech:
Whitehead’s injury was originally feared to be related to his achilles. Avoiding a tear in that area is excellent news for the 5-star freshman.
Here’s another look at the injury:
Whitehead is expected to be a key part of Duke’s team in the postseason this y
ear. He got off to a slow start this season after battling a foot injury in the offseason, but has been playing better in recent weeks.
He’s averaging 8.4 points per game this season while shooting 37.3% from 3-point range. Whitehead is projected to be a 1st round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
Scheyer did not give a timeline for when he expects Whitehead to return.
Duke plays Georgia Tech on Saturday.
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